Freecom Traveller II

Review Pages

1. Data Tests
2. Introduction
3. CloneCD reading Tests
4. DAE Tests
5. CDR Tests
6. RW-Packet Writing Tests
7. DVD Tests
8. Conclusion

Freecom Traveller II combo DVD/CD-RW - Page 8

Conclusion

Positive (+)

Negative (-)

- Supports 8X writing, 4x rewriting, 24x reading
- Supports 8X DVD reading
- 2MB buffer
- Supports JustLink anti-buffer underrun protection
- Interface flexibility
- Freecom Power Module
- Very good reading performance with pressed/cdr media
- Very good access times
- Good overall DVD performance
- Can backup SD2 protected CDs
- Good writing speeds
- Good writing quality
- Can playback all MP3 CBR/VBR encoded files
- Can read CD-Text
- Retail package includes 2-years warranty

- Doesn't support overburning
- Low DAE speed
- Low packet writing performance
- Very Bad CloneCD reading performance
- Doesn't support reading 96 bytes of SubChannel data
- Creates partial working SD2 backups
- Cannot read/rip protected AudioCDs
- Cannot read 90/99 min cds
- Limited battery-powered operation
- No connection cables included
- High price

The Freecom Traveller II combo is a good proposal for users who wish an external portable DVD/CD-RW drive. The tests showed that the drive's performance really meets its specifications. It is a very good CD/DVD reader and a fast and quality CD writer. Freecom Traveller II can also play MP3 files and can be connected to your PC/notebook through any interface, according to the Freecom cable you have chosen. The drive's strongest advantage is the adoption of battery pack, which the competition doesn't offer. Last the drive comes with a 2 year warranty (only for European customers).

On the other hand, Freecom Traveller II doesn't offer several features such as overburning, low DAE speed. Another weak part of the drive is that the batteries that are included in the retail package need five to six hours to charge and do not offer the expected operation availability. The batteries powered the drive just for half an hour during an audio CD playback, and then they had to be recharged again. Also, the connection cables are not included in the package and user should spend some extra money to purchase them. The drive itself costs 678 Euro and possibly could be cheaper...